Turns out – shocker – that sitting around in a towel contemplating your existence for half an hour isn’t the right answer.

Jason James, the medical director of Miami’s FemCare, explained to Glamour that it’s very, very important that you gently dry the outer parts of your vagina with your towel before you put on your clothes.

No, really. It’s very important. No rushing around throwing on your pants when you’re still a bit damp.

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James explains that when you put on underwear when your vagina is still damp, you’re locking in all the moisture from your shower in a warm, damp space.

This can make bacteria grow more quickly, leading to issues like yeast infections.

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And as anyone who’s ever experienced a yeast infection will tell you, that’s really not something you want.

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‘Yeast tends to thrive in a moist environment,’ explains James. ‘Warmth, moisture, and friction can all lead to irritation and the potential changes in pH that increase favourability for yeast to overgrow and become a clinical infection.’